Author: SHERIDAN, RICHARD BRINSLEY
Title: The Rivals -and- the School for Scandal (Two Comedies)
Description: New York / London: The Heritage Press, [c.1940s-50s]. Hardcover. A deluxe reprint edition combining two of the author's humorous plays in one volume. "The Rivals" features the author's Mrs. Malaprop character; "A School for Scandal" has Lady Sneerwell. Illustrated by René Ben Sussan and with introductory notes by John Mason Brown and Carl Van Doren. Sandglass leaflet not present. --- Bound in illustrated pale blue cloth-covered boards with titling in gilt on burgundy spine block; maroon topstain. Possibly published c.1940s-50s, though no date appears in book. Volume housed in blue paper-covered slipcase. --- With spots of soiling to covers and title page, noticeably yellowed spine; else a clean, sound copy. Slipcase with sunning and discoloration but remaining structurally sound.; Tall Octavo - 9 to 10 in. tall; 333 pages. Good+ .

Keywords: >>Drama/Theatre; Movies/Tv >>Humor, Puzzles, Diversions >>Illustrated Classics >>Heritage Press Editions